This wine originates in the township of Volnay just south of Beaune and is a neighbour of Pommard. The vineyard is located in the middle of the hillside between Volnay and the main road "D974" Beaune - Châlon-sur-Saône, hence its name, in Old French "Mitan" meaning "middle". This wine from Domaine Louis Latour, fine and elegant, is among the best wines of the Côte de Beaune.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation

Traditional in open vats

Ageing

10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new

Barrels

Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Wine tasting

Tasting Note

The Volnay 1er Cru « Mitans » has a fantastic ruby red colour. It is characterized by aromas of cherry, accompanied by woody notes. In the mouth, it is ample and balanced with supple tannins.

A big and open aromatic - perfumed with flowers - it's lovely. Direct,
intense, beautiful red fruit, really achingly good in the mid-palate.
Slowly fading and narrowing but persistent all the same - just lovely
wine! Bill Nanson (UK)